[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2146]
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                     IN REMEMBRANCE OF PAUL NEWMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Sunday, September 28, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Paul Newman, distinguished actor, entrepreneur, and 
philanthropist whose intelligent movie roles and dedication to 
promoting the common good has touched the lives of thousands of people.
   Paul Newman was not only a Hollywood legend whose movie roles 
include ``Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' and ``The Hustler,'' but 
also an avid philanthropist who dedicated his life to creating 
opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and for other 
communities of need. He was nominated for ten Oscar Awards and won the 
best actor award in 1987 for his role in ``The Color of Money.'' Mr. 
Newman was as big of a social activist as he was a movie star. In 1988, 
he founded Hole in the Wall Camps--a camp for children with life-
threatening illnesses. Since then, camps have been held all over the 
world, including in the United States, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, and the 
United Kingdom, as well as in parts of Africa and Asia. Almost 200,000 
children with life-threatening illnesses have attended Hole in the Wall 
Camps, making it the largest and most successful family of camps in the 
world.
   In 1982, he founded Newman's Own natural food company, whose motto 
is ``Shameless exploitation in pursuit of the common good'', a 
reflection of his compassion, selflessness and dedication to advocating 
for vulnerable communities. Since its founding over 20 years ago, 
Newman's Own has raised over $250 million dollars in proceeds, all of 
which is donated to educational and charitable causes around the world. 
Between the work of Hole in the Wall Camps and Newman's Own, Mr. Newman 
has advocated for peace, raised awareness for various social and 
economical issues, and has worked towards combating the HIV/AIDS 
epidemic.
   Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the life of 
a true humanitarian and legend, Paul Newman, whose inspiration and 
genius will continue to touch the lives of generations to come.

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